tampa,rnc-nic

tampa,rnc-nic has 14 years experience and specializes in NICU, med-surg ICU.

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1. Please fax your NICU visitor policy.....

   tampa,rnc-nic replied to tampa,rnc-nic's topic in NICU

   Sorry, it's been so long in replying. My only excuse is the holidays........ I work in a 15 bed level III unit, small community hospital. Thanks.

2. Please fax your NICU visitor policy.....

   tampa,rnc-nic posted a topic in NICU

   We are in the process of updating our visitor policy to the NICU. We claim to be a family-centered unit but some of our policies don't reflect such a claim. Specifically, we want to know the policies of other units in regard to; at what age can a chi...

3. Do you allow rings of any kind in your NICU??? and other infection questions...

   tampa,rnc-nic replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU

   In this NICU, we can wear only a plain band. Of course, germs don't know the difference in jewelry but plain bands don't have facets and grooves that germs are likely to adhere to. We cannot wear bracelets or watches ever or even long-sleeved shirts ...

4. Question for the females about working with a male in neonatal

   tampa,rnc-nic replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in NICU

   There are 2 male RNs in our NICU, both married with kids. They are great. Go for it!

5. what's your policy on switching out isolettes?

   tampa,rnc-nic replied to luv-r-babies's topic in NICU

   We change ours out as often and I have the same concerns as yours. Do you know of any evidence based practice or clinical trial articles that I can research? Thanks